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If you’ve ever started looking for your wedding dress in person, you know how overwhelming it can be. However, if you haven’t set foot in a bridal boutique yet, let us shed some light on what’s sure to come. The stylists will ask you for your wedding dress code, the date, location and length of the dress you have in mind. They will also ask you for your style preferences, like if you are a fan of pearls, rhinestones, lace and tulle. And these are just the basic questions. Once a style base is established, you will later discuss the length of the train, the style of the veil, accessories, footwear and much more! With all of that in mind, it’s important to remember that this is a marathon, not a sprint, and it’s best to go with a game plan. Coming up with the most basic (albeit the most important) detail in mind will make the search a lot easier – and for us, that’s the silhouette.
What is a trumpet dress?
A trumpet silhouette fits snugly around the waist and hips and flares at mid-thigh. Different from a mermaid silhouette, which flares at or below the knee.
For brides who are considering the classic trumpet silhouette, you know this is a flared style that can be considered a more understated version of the mermaid. It is fitted at the waist, at the hips and bell-shaped around the mid-thigh area. Perfect for creating that hourglass figure, trumpet wedding dresses are a great place to start your bridal shopping experience and are versatile enough for all aesthetics and brides of all sizes.
So, to help you start your search, we’ve rounded up the 20 best trumpet wedding dresses you’ll want to consider on your big day.